Road to 2026
Spain
Group H · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€1.22B
Quick Answers
When is Spain's first match?
Spain play Cape Verde on 15 Jun at 12:00 local time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
What group is Spain in?
Spain are in Group H with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
How can Spain qualify for the knockout stage?
Spain qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group H. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group H Matches
Standings · Group H
| # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group G
2nd → face 1st of Group G
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives Spain control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means Spain may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Raya | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Joan Garcia | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Unai Simón | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Marc Pubill | Centre-Back |
| 4 | Eric Garcia | Centre-Back |
| 5 | Marcos Llorente | Right-Back |
| 12 | Pedro Porro | Right-Back |
| 14 | Aymeric Laporte | Centre-Back |
| 22 | Pau Cubarsà | Centre-Back |
| 24 | Marc Cucurella | Left-Back |
| – | Alejandro Grimaldo | Left-Back |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mikel Merino | Central Midfield |
| 8 | Fabián Ruiz | Central Midfield |
| 9 | Gavi | Central Midfield |
| 10 | Dani Olmo | Attacking Midfield |
| 16 | Rodri | Defensive Midfield |
| 18 | Martin Zubimendi | Defensive Midfield |
| 20 | Pedri | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ferran Torres | Centre-Forward |
| 11 | Yeremy Pino | Right Winger |
| 15 | Alex Baena | Left Winger |
| 17 | Nico Williams | Left Winger |
| 19 | Lamine Yamal | Right Winger |
| 21 | Mikel Oyarzabal | Centre-Forward |
| 25 | VÃctor Muñoz | Left Winger |
| 26 | Borja Iglesias | Centre-Forward |